Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

California

50th Anniversary Edition, with a New Introduction by the Author

Portrays the contrasting personalities and nostalgic reminiscences of a group of World War II American soldiers engaged in a combat operation against the Japanese. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

The Naked and the Dead

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Tim Allen

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

In a dual biography and humorous information guide, the star of Home Improvement discusses his prison term and successful television show while offering hints on how to deal with the opposite sex and recognize the parallels between golf courses and strip joints. Reprint.

Don't Stand to Close to a Naked Man

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Native Son (1940) is a novel written by the American author Richard Wright. It tells the story of 20-year-old Bigger Thomas, a black youth living in utter poverty in a poor area on Chicago's South Side in the 1930s.

Native Son

Patrick M. Lencioni

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Minnesota

A Business Fable about Shedding the Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty

Another extraordinary business fable from the New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni

Written in the same dynamic style as his previous bestsellers including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Lencioni illustrates the principles of inspiring client loyalty through a fascinating business fable. He explains the theory of vulnerability in depth and presents concrete steps for putting it to work in any organization. The story follows a small consulting firm, Lighthouse Partners, which often beats out big-name competitors for top clients. One such competitor buys out Lighthouse and learns important lessons about what it means to provide value to its clients.

 * Offers a key resource for gaining competitive advantage in tough times
 * Shows why the quality of vulnerability is so important in business
 * Includes ideas for inspiring customer and client loyalty
 * Written by the highly successful consultant and business writer Patrick Lencioni

This new book in the popular Lencioni series shows what it takes to gain a real and lasting competitive edge.

Getting Naked

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Anne Wilson Schaef

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Daily Reflections Inspired by the Native Peoples of the World

You don't have to be white to have a white mind.What is a white mind? As Anne Wilson Schaef learned during her travels throughout the world among Native Peoples, anyone raised in modern Western society or by Western culture can have a white mind. White minds are trapped in a closed system of thinking that sees life in black and white, either/or terms; they are hierarchical and mechanistic; they see nature as a force to be tamed and people as objects to be controlled with no regard for the future.This worldview is not shared by most Native Peoples, and in this provocative book, Anne Wilson Schaef shares the richness poured out to her by Native Americans, Aborigines, Africans, Maoris, and others. In the words of Native Peoples themselves, we come to understand Native ideas about our earth, spirituality, family, work, loneliness, and change. For in every area of our lives we have the capacity to transcend our white minds--we simply need to listen with open hearts and open minds to other voices, other perceptions, other cultures.Anne Wilson Schaef often heard Elders from a wide variety of Native Peoples say, "Our legends tell us that a time will come when our wisdom and way of living will be necessary to save the planet, and that time is now." Anyone ready to move from feeling separate to a profound sense of connectedness, from the personal to the global, will find the path in this mind-expanding, deeply spiritual book.

Native Wisdom for White Minds

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Seeing Me Naked

Liza Palmer

Illinois

Elisabeth Page is the daughter of Ben Page, yes, that's right, THE world famous novelist. And yes, she's also the sister of Rascal Page, world famous novelist in his own right. So what does Elisabeth do? Much to her family's disappointment, Elisabeth is a pastry chef. And a pretty damn good one, at Beverly, the hottest restaurant in LA. The last relationship Elisabeth had was with Will, a man she grew up with and whose family ran in the same social circles as her family. But Will's constant jaunts around the world have left her lonely and brokenhearted in L.A. That is until Daniel Sullivan bids on one of Elisabeth's pastry tutorials at a charity auction. Daniel is everything her family is not: a basketball coach, a non-intellectual, his family doesn't summer on Martha's Vineyard, and the only metaphors he uses are about passing the ball and being a team player. But somehow they fit. Between her family, Will, and the new cooking show that Elisabeth is recruited to star in, Elisabeth's life is suddenly incredibly new and different--the question is, can she embrace being happy or has her family conditioned her to think she's just not good enough? Liza Palmer expertly depicts a woman trying to come to terms with professional success, personal success, and finally dealing with a family that might love her from the bottom of their heart but doesn't necessarily have her best interest always at heart.

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Breezy Malone has left her cautious archaeologist's life behind, only to be poured into a leather corset and demand that bad guys ask--no, beg--for mercy in her new gig as a covert agent for the FBI. A covert sex agent, to be exact.

Not that she's given much choice. The FBI is dangling the ultimate carrot--if she can use her seduction skills to trace an ancient, stolen artifact, it'll lead her to Sharif, the terrorist who framed her for a murder that landed her in a Middle East prison. Now she's prepared to break any rule to make sure Sharif pays.

But a mysterious and alluring agent called One-Eyed Jack is on her tail, and Breezy's not sure if he's friend, foe or something even more dangerous...a sensual distraction aimed at throwing her off her guard. She'll show him who's in control....

Spies, Lies and Naked Thighs

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Nick Hornby

Like new condition, never been read, no wears or tears

From the beloved New York Times– bestselling author, a quintessential Nick Hornby tale of music, superfandom, and the truths and lies we tell ourselves about life and love. Now a major motion picture starring Ethan Hawke. Nick Hornby returns to his roots—music and messy relationships—in this funny and touching novel that thoughtfully and sympathetically looks at how lives can be wasted but how they are never beyond redemption. Annie lives in a dull town on England’s bleak east coast and is in a relationship with Duncan that mirrors the place; Tucker, once a brilliant songwriter and performer, has gone into seclusion in rural America—or at least that’s what his fans think. Duncan is obsessed with Tucker’s work to the point of derangement, and when Annie dares to go public on her dislike of his latest album, there are quite unexpected, life-changing consequences for all three. Nick Hornby uses this intriguing canvas to explore why it is we so often let the early promise of relationships, ambition, and indeed life, evaporate. And he comes to some surprisingly optimistic conclusions about the struggle to live up to one’s promise.

Juliet, Naked

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Lana Ferguson

Read once and listed right away! Great condition and great book!

A woman discovers the father of the child she is nannying may be her biggest (Only)Fan in this steamy contemporary romance by Lana Ferguson.
 
Suddenly unemployed and on the brink of eviction, Cassie Evans is left with two choices: get a new job (and fast) or fire up her long-untouched OnlyFans account. But the job market is terrible, and as for OnlyFans. . . . Well, there are reasons she can't go back. Just when all hope seems lost, an ad for a live-in nanny position seems like the solution to all her problems. It's almost too perfect--until she meets her would-be employer.
 
Aiden Reid, executive chef and DILF extraordinaire, is far from the stuffy single dad Cassie was imagining. He shocks her when he tells her she's the most qualified applicant he's met in weeks, practically begging her to take the job. With hands that make her hindbrain howl and eyes that scream sex, the idea of living under the same roof as Aiden feels dangerous, but with no other option, she decides to stay with him and his adorably tenacious daughter, Sophie.
 
Cassie soon discovers that Aiden is not a stranger at all, but instead someone who is very familiar with her--or at least, her body. Given that he doesn't remember her, Cassie is faced with what feels like an impossible situation. As their relationship heats to temperatures hotter than any kitchen Aiden has ever worked in, Cassie struggles with telling Aiden the truth, and the more terrifying possibility--losing the best chance at happiness she's ever had.

The Nanny

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Annie Grace

Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness and Change Your Life

This Naked Mind has ignited a movement across the country, helping thousands of people forever change their relationship with alcohol. Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery. This Naked Mind offers a new, positive solution. Here, Annie Grace clearly presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science, and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that support alcohol dependence in all of us. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink, this book will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture, and how the stigma of alcoholism and recovery keeps people from getting the help they need. With Annie’s own extraordinary and candid personal story at its heart, this book is a must-read for anyone who drinks. This Naked Mind will give you freedom from alcohol. It removes the psychological dependence so that you will not crave alcohol, allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking). With clarity, humor, and a unique blend of science and storytelling, This Naked Mind will open the door to the life you have been waiting for. “You have given me my live back.” —Katy F., Albuquerque, New Mexico “This is an inspiring and groundbreaking must-read. I am forever inspired and changed.” —Kate S., Los Angeles, California “The most selfless and amazing book that I have ever read.” —Bernie M., Dublin, Ireland

This Naked Mind

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Stacey Trombley

When tough teenager Anna ran away to New York, she never knew how bad things would get. After surviving as a prostitute, a terrifying incident leaves her damaged inside and out, and she returns home to the parents she was sure wouldn't want her anymore. Now she has a chance to be normal again. Back in school, she meets a boy who seems too good to be true. Cute, kind, trusting. But what will he do when he finds out the truth about her past? And when a dark figure from New York comes looking for Anna, she realizes she must face her secrets...before they destroy her.

Naked

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#hardcover #drama #fiction Beautiful leather bound book published by the Easton Press. Collector's edition. Pages traced in gold. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Maryland

The Return of the Native

Kentucky

The Return Of The  Native

Charolette Heth

Gorgeous book about dance, ceremonies, traditions, and religion issued by the National Museum of the American Indian. In perfect condition. It’s not long, but it’s dense and heavy for a paperback; coffee table display size. 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

New York

Ceremonies and Social Traditions

This premier publication of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian documents Native American dance with stunning photographs and essays by noted contributors.

Native American Dance

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Brand new book that has never been used. It is a college advice books for people going to college for the first time.

Michigan

And 107 Other Issues You Might Run into in College

New York Times bestselling advice on everything you ever needed to know about college College can be the best time of your life and the worst time of your life, all in the same day - and everyone needs a little help along the way. Covering everything from sharing a bathroom with forty people to sharing lecture notes, this fully updated edition is packed with expert advice, plus candid, eye-opening tips and stories that could only come from students who've been there.Practical, funny, and always authentic, this must-have guide from the most-trusted expert on college life is just the help students need to have their very best college experience.

The Naked Roommate

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Georgia

A Stone Barrington Novel

The outstanding new thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods.
 
Stone Barrington isn't one to turn away in the face of danger, so when he witnesses a tricky situation underway, he jumps in to lend a hand.  He never expected, though, that this favor would lead to a mutually beneficial business deal with a prominent gentleman who requires the ever-discreet services of Woodman & Weld.

But in the ruthless corporate world no good deed goes unpunished, and Stone soon finds himself the target of a ragtag group of criminal toughs who don't appreciate his interference in their dealings.  From the isolated landscape of Maine to the white sand beaches of Key West, the trail of deception, theft, and murder will lead to a perilous confrontation.

Naked Greed

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Cornelia Davis

Connecticut

Computer Science

Summary Cloud Native Patternsis your guide to developing strong applications that thrive in the dynamic, distributed, virtual world of the cloud. This book presents a mental model for cloud-native applications, along with the patterns, practices, and tooling that set them apart. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Cloud platforms promise the holy grail: near-zero downtime, infinite scalability, short feedback cycles, fault-tolerance, and cost control. But how do you get there? By applying cloudnative designs, developers can build resilient, easily adaptable, web-scale distributed applications that handle massive user traffic and data loads. Learn these fundamental patterns and practices, and you'll be ready to thrive in the dynamic, distributed, virtual world of the cloud. About the Book With 25 years of experience under her belt, Cornelia Davis teaches you the practices and patterns that set cloud-native applications apart. With realistic examples and expert advice for working with apps, data, services, routing, and more, she shows you how to design and build software that functions beautifully on modern cloud platforms. As you read, you will start to appreciate that cloud-native computing is more about the how and why rather than the where. What's inside The lifecycle of cloud-native apps Cloud-scale configuration management Zero downtime upgrades, versioned services, and parallel deploys Service discovery and dynamic routing Managing interactions between services, including retries and circuit breakers About the Reader Requires basic software design skills and an ability to read Java or a similar language. About the Author Cornelia Davis is Vice President of Technology at Pivotal Software. A teacher at heart, she's spent the last 25 years making good software and great software developers. Table of Contents PART 1 - THE CLOUD-NATIVE CONTEXT You keep using that word: Defining "cloud-native" Running cloud-native applications in production The platform for cloud-native software PART 2 - CLOUD-NATIVE PATTERNS Event-driven microservices: It's not just request/response App redundancy: Scale-out and statelessness Application configuration: Not just environment variables The application lifecycle: Accounting for constant change Accessing apps: Services, routing, and service discovery Interaction redundancy: Retries and other control loops Fronting services: Circuit breakers and API gateways Troubleshooting: Finding the needle in the haystack Cloud-native data: Breaking the data monolith

Cloud Native - Designing Change-Tolerant Software

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Boris Scholl

Trent Swanson

Peter Jausovec

Using Containers, Functions, and Data to Build Next-Generation Applications

This comprehensive guide helps developers and architects understand current cloud-native technologies, with recommendations that explain when you need to use each one. Authors Boris Scholl, Trent Swanson, and Peter Jausovec describe the patterns you need for building cloud-native applications, and provide best practices for the most common tasks such as messaging, eventing, and DevOps. This practical book also delivers an architectural blueprint for a modern cloud-native application. You'll learn about microservices, containers, serverless computing, storage types, data considerations, portability, and the use of functions. Differentiate between containers and functions, and understand when to use which technology Leverage Service Meshes to move complexity, such as distributed tracing and mutual TLS handshakes, away from the developer Use messaging and eventing as the glue for the cloud-native composite applications Handle state-in distributed applications Understand what makes your application portable

Cloud Native

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John Arundel

Justin Domingus

Building, Deploying, and Scaling Modern Applications in the Cloud

Kubernetes is the operating system of the cloud-native world, providing a reliable and scalable platform for running containerized workloads. This book shows developers and operations staff how to apply industry-standard DevOps practices to Kubernetes in a cloud-native context. You'll learn all about the Kubernetes ecosystem and discover battle-tested solutions to everyday problems. In this friendly, pragmatic book, cloud experts John Arundel and Justin Domingus show you what Kubernetes can do-and what you can do with it. You'll build, step by step, an example cloud-native application and its supporting infrastructure, along with a development environment and continuous deployment pipeline that you can use for your own applications. Understand containers and Kubernetes from first principles-no experience necessary Run your own clusters or choose a managed Kubernetes service from Amazon, Google, and others Design your own cloud-native services and infrastructure Use Kubernetes to manage resource usage and the container lifecycle Optimize clusters for cost, performance, resilience, capacity, and scalability Learn the best tools for developing, testing, and deploying your applications Apply the latest industry practices for observability and monitoring Secure your containers and clusters in production Adopt DevOps principles to help make your development teams lean, fast, and effective.

Cloud Native DevOps with Kubernetes

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Guilherme Camposo

Building Agile and Scalable Integrations for Kubernetes Platforms

Address the most common integration challenges, by understanding the ins and outs of the choices and exemplifying the solutions with practical examples on how to create cloud native applications using Apache Camel. Camel will be our main tool, but we will also see some complementary tools and plugins that can make our development and testing easier, such as Quarkus, and tools for more specific use cases, such as Apache Kafka and Keycloak. You will learn to connect with databases, create REST APIs, transform data, connect with message oriented software (MOMs), secure your services, and test using Camel. You will also learn software architecture patterns for integration and how to leverage container platforms, such as Kubernetes. This book is suitable for those who are eager to learn an integration tool that fits the Kubernetes world, and who want to explore the integration challenges that can be solved using containers. What You Will Learn Focus on how to solve integration challenges Understand the basics of the Quarkus as it’s the foundation for the application Acquire a comprehensive view on Apache Camel Deploy an application in Kubernetes Follow good practices Who This Book Is For Java developers looking to learn Apache Camel; Apache Camel developers looking to learn more about Kubernetes deployments; software architects looking to study integration patterns for Kubernetes based systems; system administrators (operations teams) looking to get a better understand of how technologies are integrated.

Cloud Native Integration with Apache Camel

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Alexander Raul

Deploy, Configure, and Run Modern Cloud Native Applications on Kubernetes

Cloud Native with Kubernetes will guide you effectively - from your first steps using Kubernetes right up to running enterprise-grade cloud native applications with best practices. The book covers every aspect of deploying, securing, and operating modern cloud native applications on Kubernetes.

Cloud Native with Kubernetes

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John Clingan

Ken Finnigan

Youll learn how to utilize these modern tools to create efficient enterprise Java applications that are easy to deploy, maintain, and expand. --

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